File import/export
How to import from a file ?
There are two ways :
- Using Astro or another file browser, click the compatible file to launch it with My CookBook
- Copy your file on your SD card in /sdcard/MyCookBook directory and use the import menu (File Import/Export)
Compatible formats
MyCookBook mcb format, xml format, Master Meal (.mmf, .mm, .txt), MasterCook (.mxp and .mx2 only MC4), LivingCookBook (.fdx), RezKonv (.rk, .txt) and CookML(.cml)
Meal Master recipe format is one of the most common recipe format, you should find many compatible software on your PC :
Windows : NYC, RezKonv, LivingCookBook, …
Linux : Krecipe
What are mcb and xml format ?
.mcb files are complete backup of one or more recipes with pictures, perfect for sharing or transfering recipes.
.xml files are for a local backup of one or more recipes, it does’nt not include pictures. You can find a description of our xml schema here : My CookBook XML Schema
How to generate a mcb file on my desktop ?
You can use the Recipe Writer that produce MyCookBook compatible files from any desktop computer.
Many thanks to Tjen !!
How to import recipes from a file ?
You should save your compatible recipe file (.xml, .mmf, .mm, .txt, .rk) on your phone SD card in the “MyCookBook” directory.
Then choose the import mode and use import button on the line of your file.
Import Mode
Import Button
How to export recipes to a file ?
In the action bar, select the destination where you want to send your file (SD Card or DropBox), and use the export button.
Select recipes that you want to export and click export button.
Choose the file format and the file name.
Your file will be saved on your phone SD card in the “MyCookBook” directory, or on your dropbox account.
Where to find recipe files ?
Some sites below, but searching with google will give you many results :
- http://www.ffts.com/recipes.htm
- http://thehoseys.com/recipes.html
- http://www.livingcookbook.com/resources/downloadablerecipes.aspx
Known issues
- Krecipe only support UTF8 encoding, mmf and rv files are exported in iso-8859-1. To avoid trouble with special characters switch to UTF-8 mode in the preferences.
- Others file format than MyCookBook are not well fitted to MyCookBook, you will loose some informations like your comments, recipe URL or cooking time.
- Sometimes there is trouble with recipe ingredients (located in directions, some word missing… ) we are working on that.
- Only MasterCook 4 mx2 files are compatible.
An error occured. .
My CookBook version : 4.6
StackTrace :
org.apache.harmony.xml.ExpatParser$ParseException: At line 1282, column 255: not well-formed (invalid token)
at org.apache.harmony.xml.ExpatParser.parseFragment(ExpatParser.java:515)
at org.apache.harmony.xml.ExpatParser.parseDocument(ExpatParser.java:474)
at org.apache.harmony.xml.ExpatReader.parse(ExpatReader.java:321)
at org.apache.harmony.xml.ExpatReader.parse(ExpatReader.java:279)
at fr.cookbook.c.m.e(Unknown Source)
at fr.cookbook.c.m.run(Unknown Source)
Context : class fr.cookbook.DbImportI get the following error when importing an mx2 file:
Please advise…
Hi Robert,
Could you send us the file you are trying to import ?
Thanks
I have already purchased the MyCookbook Pro app for my kindle fire, do I also need to buy it for my computer before I can get recipes from my computer to the app?
Hi Valerie, currently we don’t have a PC version of My CookBook … But we are working on an online version. Is should appear soon
I tried to” delete database then import file”, BUT…there is No option to delete when I choose ” delete database…”. It will not allow me to highlite it when clicked on, nor a delete button available. So how do i delete the database?
And NO, I do NOT see the file in the file import-export page.
I meant I have my cookbook on my Galaxy Note…
I uploaded my Living Cookbook recipes to the sd card. I have Living on my Samsung Galaxy Note . Tried to install them into My COOKBOOK Pro version, but there is no where to allow me to upload them into M..C.
I even tried to upload them from my dropbox but can’t seem to figure it out. I tried saving the files as fdx (Living cookbook) and tried saving as. Xml but My Cookbook still will not. Let me download them.
Please help
Hi Donna, Do you see your file in the File Import / Export page ?
Can anyone tell me why I now have duplicate recipes of my entire cookbook, and can anyone tell me how to get rid of all the duplicates?
All I did was backup my cookbook
Hi you have probably imported a previous backup and selected the option “Add all recipes and shopping lists from the file”
You can restore your previous database using the option “Delete database then import the file”
hi,
your app works really good. i have on win a program with now more than 1500 recipes (das kleine kochbuch 3.0). i have them exported as a .mcb file. they are imported by your app seamlessly.
there is only one issue:
mycookbook finds the .mcb file without any problem when stored on the intern sdcard. however the file. isn’t found when stored in my dropbox. i have to go to the dropbox app and upload the file manually to the sdcard.
any idea ?
and thx again for your fine app
wolfgang
Hi Wolfgang,
Have you put the file in the right directory on your dropbox account ? It should be Apps/My CookBook/ I think
Gentilissimi
Ho acquistato mycookbook e lo trovo molto utile in quanto lo uso per il mio lavoro.
Tuttavia ho un problema; non riesco a esportare i files sul mio dropbox.
Il procedimento che seguo è quello indicato nella sezione aiuto ma dopo che mi ha scaricato il file sullo schermo in basdo mi compare la scritta “this app was’nt autenticated properly” ed i files invece di andare sul dropbox vengono salvati sulla sdcard del telefono.
Dov’è il problema?
Gradirei un vostro aiuto perchè ho il terrore di perdere i moei dati.
Grazie
Hi,
Maybe try to disconnect the app from dropbox in the settings ?
I’m trying to transfer from my galaxy sIII to galaxy tab but I can’t get them there. Tried dropbox but won’t transfer to it. What can Ido?
Have you looked at our tutorial http://mycookbook-android.com/site/tutorial-import-your-recipes-on-a-new-device/?
I have your app on the kindle fire hd. I love it so far but have issues importing my .txt files. I have dropbox and can see them there but after i tap the import option, nothing happens and i can not find the recipes anywhere. Can you help?
Hi Catherine,
We support imports from txt files only if they were generated by Master Meal , Mastercook, or Rezkonv softwares… Otherwise txt import won’t work. Maybe it is your issue?